GOVERNMENT says it’s committed to ensure establishment of fingerling hubs across the country as they are key to national food security. This comes as the government, in collaboration with the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), recently launched fingerling hubs in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces set to produce 1.2 million fingerlings per production season. This would…
LAWYERS have called on the government to implement legal frameworks that protect female politicians from social media abuse. Speaking at a stakeholders’ event hosted by the Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (Wild) in Bulawayo at the weekend, a Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights lawyer Prisca Dube said the persistent violence against women in politics (VAWIP)…
THE government says it is trying to implement a number of short-term measures to mitigate the second city’s water crisis. This comes as Bulawayo has been facing a serious water crisis for many years, which has led to some residents resorting to open defecation — amid worsening sewer blockages. Speaking to the Daily News On…
MINING companies have been challenged to embrace responsible mining activities as this will boost Zimbabwe’s minerals on the global market. This was said yesterday by the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ) president, Abel Makura, in an interview with the Daily News yesterday. “Mining companies should conform to environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements…
POOR solar systems connections have been attributed to the rise in fire outbreaks in Bulawayo, putting a strain on the city’s resources and fire equipment. This came out after five houses were razed to the ground with residents blaming Zesa. However, the Bulawayo City Council legal officer, Spekiwa Mugiya, attributed the fire outbreaks at the…
POLICE in Bulawayo have expressed concern over increasing murder cases in Pumula suburbs and have urged residents to resolve their misunderstandings amicably or risk arrest after committing crimes. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo assistant police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said the force had noticed an increase in murder cases in Pumula Old, Pumula South…
FORMER Speaker of the National Assembly Lovemore Moyo says authorities should improve the deteriorating lives of ordinary citizens this year by implementing policies focusing on economic growth. Speaking to the country’s most influential newspaper, the Daily News, yesterday, Moyo said most ordinary people were wallowing in abject poverty. “The year 2024 was indeed a challenging…
POLICE in Bulawayo have expressed concern over an increase in unlicensed drinking outlets this festive season, saying they will be raiding such establishments. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo assistant police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele implored the public to report any unlicensed outlets. “This season has been associated with the emergence of unlicensed drinking outlets…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says residents should brace for more city-wide water supply interruptions due to increased power cuts at its pumping stations. In a statement yesterday, the BCC town clerk, Christopher Dube, said several water stations were experiencing increased power cuts. “The City of Bulawayo would like to advise the public of water…
THE Bulawayo United Residents Association (Bura) has established a committee that will use the grassroots approach to tackle drug and substance abuse effectively. Bura programmes leader Mthulisi Mukhwa Moyo said current approaches were not contributing much to the national goal of eradicating drugs and substance abuse because they were disconnected to the situation on the…
